Here is a simple exercises that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the multifidus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus, oblique muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to Increase low back strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention [...]

Body: Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the areas related to the shoulder such as deltoid – anterior, deltoid – lateral, pec major – clavical head, and coracobrachialis muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to Increase shoulder strength and muscular endurance. By doing this [...]

Involves no equipment. This exercise works the abdominal, oblique internal/external, iliopsoa muscles. The purpose is to increase abdominal strength and muscular endurance. The benefits include improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention. Begin lying on floor. Lift knees so that a 90º position is attained at hip and knees. Place hands beside ears. Activate core. [...]

Monterey Chiropractor – I love to snowboard and have many patients and friends who love to snowboard. The sport comes with a risk of injury just like most fun and exciting activities. This new study from Japan is pretty insightful on how to prevent injuries while snowboarding. Lock your feet onto a snowboard, and you [...]

Monterey Chiropractor – Check this quick video out of one of the world’s greatest athletes. Jerry Rice was a hero to many of us growing up. I was especially pleased when I found out years ago how vocal he was about how instrumental chiropractic care was to his playing career in treating his lower back [...]

Western Australia Bans Flu Vaccines in Children Under 10 Health authorities in the Australian state of Western Australia or WA have advised physicians in their jurisdiction not to provide children under the age of 10 with seasonal flu vaccine. This is in response to a dramatic surge of children becoming febrile and developing seizures within [...]

Monterey Chiropractor – We get this question quite a bit…Use Heat or Ice for joint pain??? Heat vs. Ice: This topic is controversial, as often, patients will be told by their friends and family to use the opposite of what we may recommend to our patients. In general, when pain is present, there is inflammation… [...]

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Had a great run up Garzas Creek Canyon this morning with my good buddy Nate! The sun was shining, creek was beautiful. It was about a 1 hour roundtrip with crazy amounts of uphill steep switchbacks overlooking the canyon. Kicked my butt! But felt great! Make sure you get out there this weekend. Get active, [...]

Chiropractors Monterey – Next week starts the extravaganza of Patient Appreciation Day! We love this week where we honor all those that have trusted us with their health. Tons of food, prizes, and of course free adjustment. Yours truly works like a dog, but I love it! One of my most favorite times of the [...]